Convection Currents (Project for BLI) Aug 14 2015

6th Grade Science

To use the concept of Convection Currents to explain:1. Plate Tectonics2. Winds3. Ocean Currents

In what direction do molecules move in general?

ConvectionCurrents

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1. convection: circulation of fluids2. tectonic plates: rigd outermost shell of the planet3. kinetic energy-energy of motion

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1. Describe convection currents2. Explain why it happens and how it causes winds, tectonic plates and ocean currents.3. Create a StarLogo Nova Model of convection currents